Spotted legskate
📖 Overview
Spotted legskate (Anacanthobatis marmorata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anacanthobatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. It occurs at depths between 230 and 322 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0. A brown-spotted legskate with smooth skin and a short slender tail less than body length; snout angular with tiny filament; pectoral disc with rounded corners; no large thorns on denticles except for alar spines on adult males . Legskates have pelvic fins separated into a mobile leg-like front lobe, and a rear lobe that may be fused to the tail base . Mottled brown and white with scattered ocelli dorsally; uniform pale ventrally . Papillae and rostral filament dark brown .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted legskate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 230 - 322 m . Deep-water; 24°S - 30°S, 29°E - 40°E South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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